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Energy Performance Certificate

Beech House, Bosburn Drive

BB2 7PA

BLACKBURN

Current

C

77

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BLACKBURN, BB2 7PA. The property offers 328m² (3531 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1687, comprising £1445 for heating, £119 for hot water, and £123 for lighting. The property produces 7.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Beech House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this BLACKBURN property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1687 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 328m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BB2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs BLACKBURN

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs BB2

This property77
Average60
+28% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £845/year more than the BLACKBURN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Apr 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

Beech House

Bosburn Drive

Mellor Brook

BB2 7PA

BLACKBURN

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

328.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

7.0 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

133 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Apr 2015

new dwelling

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About BLACKBURN

BLACKBURN is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BLACKBURN have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £603 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BB2 postcode district contains over 21500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

£1445.0/yr

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Hot Water

£119.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£123.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.30 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB2 7JT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB2 7HX

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBB2 7LL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayBB2 7AD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Outstanding

The Olive School Blackburn

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBB2 6QQ

Last inspected: Jun 2015

Outstanding

Lammack Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayBB1 8LH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayBB2 6HQ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Silas's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayBB2 6JP

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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